How far is Westbrook, ME from Wells, ME?
The driving distance from Westbrook, ME to Wells, ME is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km), with a travel time of about 00h 40m by car.
- The straight-line flight distance is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km).
- For a round trip, plan for roughly 01h 21m of driving time before adding stops, traffic, or weather delays.
- A comfortable departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT.
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Halfway Point
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City in York County, Maine
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Driving Route Map
The map below follows the saved road route between Westbrook and Wells.
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Westbrook and Wells.
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Start on Main Street
94 m · 8 sec · Main Street
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Turn sharp left onto William B Clarke Drive
1.6 km · 1 min · William B Clarke Drive
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Continue on Westbrook Arterial
1.7 mi · 3 min · Westbrook Arterial
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Take the exit right toward Lewiston, Kittery
3219 ft · 1 min
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Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
27.4 mi · 30 min · Maine Turnpike
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Take the exit slight right toward ME 9, ME 109: Wells, Sanford
2472 ft · 1 min
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Turn left onto Sanford Road
1.6 mi · 4 min · Sanford Road
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At the end of the road, turn right onto Post Road
29 m · 2 sec · Post Road
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Arrive at your destination
0 m · 1 sec · Post Road
Car Route Details
A richer read on the saved driving route between Westbrook and Wells.
Straightforward drive
The saved road route has a manageable number of maneuvers and should be easy to follow with normal attention to signs.
Maine Turnpike
Merge slight left onto Maine Turnpike
27.4 mi · 00h 30m
Route Summary
A quick read on whether this route feels easy, ambitious, or worth planning around.
A short regional drive
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
Chance Rain Showers leaving Westbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wells.
Trip Questions
Direct answers travelers usually want before committing to the drive.
How long does it take to drive from Westbrook to Wells?
The road trip is about 32.7 miles (52.6 km) and usually takes 00h 40m in normal driving conditions.
Is this a same-day trip or an overnight route?
This route is short enough to handle as a quick errand, commute, or easy same-day return without much planning overhead.
What is the halfway point on this route?
Biddeford is a useful midpoint, sitting about 16.3 miles from Westbrook and 16.3 miles from Wells.
How much longer is the road route than the straight-line distance?
The direct path is about 26.7 miles (42.9 km), while the road route adds roughly 6 extra miles because roads do not follow the straight air line.
When is the best time to leave for this route?
A good departure window is usually 7:00 AM to 7:00 PM EDT. If you want a more comfortable same-day return, try to leave by 7:08 PM EDT.
How much will gas cost for this route?
Using about 28.3 MPG, regular gas is estimated at $4.54 one way or $9.07 round trip. Estimated CO2 is about 10.2 kg one way.
What should you check before leaving?
Before you leave, expect Chance Rain Showers around Westbrook and Slight Chance Rain Showers near Wells.
Stop Ideas Near Biddeford
Useful break, food, and waypoint ideas within about 15 miles of the route midpoint.
Transit and Meeting Points
Useful pickup, handoff, or rendezvous points close to Biddeford.
Saco Transportation Center
Old Orchard Beach
Portland Transportation Center
Wells Regional Transportation Center
Flight Path Map
This map shows the direct air route between Westbrook and Wells. Straight-line distance: 26.69 mi (42.95 km).
#1 Westbrook
City in Cumberland County, Maine, United States
| Population | 19,267 |
| Coordinates | 43.6770300, -70.3711600 |
| Altitude | 23 |
| Country | United States |
#2 Wells
Town in York County, Maine, United States
| Population | 10,819 |
| Coordinates | 43.3220300, -70.5808900 |
| Altitude | 20 |
| Country | United States |
End: Wells (-70.58089, 43.32203)
Estimated Travel Time
Distance: 53 km by road
| Speed | Time |
|---|---|
| 30 mph (48.3 km/h) | 01h 05m |
| 40 mph (64.37 km/h) | 00h 49m |
| 50 mph (80.47 km/h) | 00h 39m |
| 60 mph (96.56 km/h) | 00h 32m |
| 70 mph (112.65 km/h) | 00h 28m |
| 80 mph (129 km/h) | 00h 24m |
Fuel, Round Trip and CO2
Estimated fuel cost and emissions for this route.
| Fuel | $/gal | One way | Round trip |
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| Regular gas | $3.95 | $4.54 | $9.07 |
| Mid-grade | $4.46 | $5.13 | $10.25 |
| Premium | $4.86 | $5.59 | $11.17 |
| Diesel | $6.00 | $6.90 | $13.79 |
Assumes 8.3 L/100 km (about 28.3 MPG). CO2 is an estimate and varies by vehicle, fuel blend, traffic, and terrain.
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